IFComp 2010: The Bible Retold / Star

Today's Game: The Bible Retold: Following a Star, by Justin Morgan.

Today's Diversion: Job's Syndrome. Job's Syndrome is the catchier name for hyperimmunoglobulin E (hyper IgE) syndrome. I mention this mostly because 1. I, your friendly but occasionally cranky neighborhood atheist, once had to explain the name to the doctor I was working with who was treating someone for it and 2. we started the immunology section of my pathophysiology class today. It's called that because it generally presents with recurrent skin infections, like the boils of the Old Testament story. Per the original Lancet article, they also named it that because their initial patients looked, and I quote, 'pitiful.'

Bonus warning: Sweary!
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IFComp 2010 - Under, In Erebus

Game: Under, in Erebus, by Brian Rapp

This is the time of year I wish the comp wasn't in October. October is a busy month for me, and it's my first year back in school - in an accelerated program, at that - so I'm burning out a bit. I feel determined, though, and I'm on a roll. This next one isn't a long review, so no more preamble.

NB: Puzzle discussion unavoidable.
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